Main Library Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

Northeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Wednesday at 10:30 AM.

Northwest Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Wednesday at 1:00 PM.

Southeast Branch Hours
We're closed now, but we open again on Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

Summer @ RPL
Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, August 10
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July Events
July Events
We have programs across our branches
for everyone! Find your place at the
library by browsing our upcoming events.
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Rain Poetry Parties
Rain Poetry Reveal
Join Reading Public Library and PA Humanities for a special installation featuring young library patrons and a celebration of youth creativity!
• RPL Main - Wed, July 16 at 3PM
• RPL Northeast - Sat, July 19 at 1PM
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Ryan the Bug Man
Logo of Ryan the Bug Man.
Ryan the Bug Man:
The Colorful World of Insects

Tuesday, July 22nd at all RPL branches

Start times vary.

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Kevin McCloskey Visit

Author Visit:

Kevin McCloskey

Thurs, July 31st and Thurs, August 7th
*Various start times at RPL Branches*

Enjoy storytime, fun activities, and a butterfly craft!

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Cocktails & Classics
Friday, September 26, 6-9:30 pm
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ESL Classes
Clases de Inglés
en Biblioteca Noreste
Aprenda inglés y haz nuevos amigos!
clase de noche: 8 de julio - 21 de agosto
martes y jueves 6:30-9:00 PM
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US Passport Services
Passport Services
at RPL

Now Scheduling Appointments

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DISCOVER

New Adult Fiction in June
New adult fiction for April at Reading Public Library
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New Adult Fiction in June
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New Adult NonFiction in June
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New Adult Non-Fiction in June
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
New DVD and More in June
New Adult DVDs in March 2025 at Reading Public Library
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New DVDs & More in June
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
Libros Nuevos En Español Para Junio
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Libros Nuevos En Español Para Junio
Curated by RPL Reference Librarians
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Summer@RPL
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Summer@RPL

June 14th - August 9th

Rain Poetry July 25
Colors of My City Rain Poetry Programs in July 2025 at Reading Public Library.
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Rain Poetry Reveal Parties
Celebrate Reading youth's creativity! Food and refreshments provided.
Ryan the Bug Man
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Ryan the Bug Man: The Colorful World of Bugs & Insects

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Indian Run EEC
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Indian Run Environmental Education Center Programs

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Hybrid Yoga Classes
Virtual yoga with Anita Steele. Saturdays at 11AM. Join at home or at Southeast or Northeast Branch at 11AM.
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Free Adult Yoga Classes
Virtual or In-Person at Northeast and Southeast Branches
Cones with Cops
Conest with Cops at Reading Public Library Main Library. Thursday, July 10th at 1PM
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Community Bollywood
Dance Project at Northeast
McCloskey August Visit
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Author Visit with Kevin McCloskey

Enjoy a story time, craft, and Kevin's "Cranky Box"!

All the Feels RPL Northeast
Open Mic Night at Reading Public Library Northeast Branch. Open Mic and Mocktails.
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Community Bollywood
Dance Project at Northeast
Water Color with Yocum
Water color painting class with Yocum Institute. Wednesday, August 6th at 3PM at Reading Public Library Main Library Children's Department
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Water Color Painting Class with Yocum Institute
Cocktails & Classics
Cocktails and Classics promotion.
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Cocktails & Classics
Tickets on Sale Now!

Don't miss a swimmingly good time at our library's biggest fundraiser of the year!

NonFic Book Club at Northeast
Seeking Omnilegence. A non fiction book club at Reading Public Library Northeast Branch. Beginning September 2025.
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Non-Fiction Book Club at RPL Northeast Branch

Beginning September 2025!

Pages for Pets
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Pages for Pets
Read from June 14 to August 9
Field Trips SRPL
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Library Field Trips

Due to high interest, both field trips are on a wait list.

Summer Play Patrol
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Mister Boom Boom's Summer Play Patrol

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Northstar Digital Literacy
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Northstar Digital Literacy
On Demand Computer Classes
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LIBRARY BRANCHES

MAIN LIBRARY
100 S. Fifth St.
Reading, PA 19602

NORTHEAST BRANCH
1348 North 11th Street
Reading, PA 19604

NORTHWEST BRANCH
901 Schuylkill Avenue
Reading, PA 19601

SOUTHEAST BRANCH
1426 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading, PA 19602

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CHILDREN

Largest Children's Collection in the County.

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TEENS

Meet other teens to make friends, play games and create.

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ADULTS

Access a rich collection of reference materials online.

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SERVICES

Free Genealogy Service
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Free Genealogy Service

Create a Free Account, No Library Card needed.

ESL Classes
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ESL Classes

English as a second language for non-native speakers.

Meeting Room Reservations
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Meeting Room Reservations

Reserve a free meeting room.

Museum Passes
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Museum and Local Attractions Passes

Free Family Passes.

Digitals & Streaming
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Digitals & Streaming

Download & stream your favorite books, movies and music.

Digitals & Streaming
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Reading Eagle Collection

Explore Reading Eagle through current and archived issues

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